Bins were found on fire near the Morrisons petrol station in Welwyn Garden City. (Image: Google Maps)
Firefighters were called on to put out a "bin fire" in Welwyn Garden City in the early hours of today (Tuesday, July 30).
Shortly after 2am, Hertfordshire Fire and Rescue Service was called to reports of a small fire in some bins near the Morrisons petrol station on Black Fan Road.
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One fire engine from Welwyn Garden City was swiftly sent to the scene, where firefighters extinguished the blaze with a hosereel.
A spokesperson for the fire service said the fire is believed to have started accidentally.
Mark Barber, assistant chief fire officer, said: "Nobody was hurt, but this is a reminder that our firefighters are on standby to deal with incidents, large or small, day and night.”
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